Re: [Paddlewise] Spare Paddles

My spare paddle is similar to a Greenland storm paddle.  It is 50 inches long and
the blades have a width of 5 inches, tapering down to 4.5 inches over a length of
18 inches.  It has a greenland style loom.  I carved it out of a half by 6 board
of redwood.  I laminated on oak pieces in the loom area for strength.  I feel the
wider blade gives me good purchase on the water.  I paddle it on each side like a
canoe paddle, then switch to the other side ala the Greenland sliding manuever.
It works great.  The shorter length allows it to fit very compactly on my rear
deck.  It slips snuggly under a strap across the tail section and is secured
nearest me with a fastex buckle on a strap that loops one of my hatch straps.  It
feels very secure like that.  To free it I just loosen the fastex buckle and slip
the paddle free of the rear strap.  I like the idea of the paddle being on the
front deck.  I think I'll try that out.

Keith Kaste

Bill Leonhardt wrote:

> The next topic I would like to generate discussion on is "spare paddles".



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